Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> April 14, 2002

Adam Derbyshire – Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (slxp)

ADAM C. DERBYSHIRE has served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance and Administration since June 2000. Prior to joining Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Mr. Derbyshire was Vice President, Corporate Controller and Secretary of Medco Research, Inc. (acquired by King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in February 2000) from June 1999 to June 2000, Corporate Controller and Secretary of Medco from September 1995 to June 1999 and Assistant Controller of Medco from October 1993 to September 1995. Mr. Derbyshire received his BS degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Profile
TWST: Can we start with a quick overview of Salix?

Mr. Derbyshire: Salix is a specialty pharmaceutical company. Specialty

pharma has broadened over the years, and it means different things